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Dutchtone Selects Nortel Networks to Upgrade Wireless Network with GSM and GPRS
LONDON - Dutchtone, the Orange SA subsidiary in The Netherlands, has
selected Nortel Networks* [NYSE/TSE: NT] to upgrade its wireless network
with GSM and GPRS equipment and services, extending an existing
relationship.
This agreement also builds on Nortel Networks global wireless momentum,
following closely mmO2's selection (subject to execution of definitive
agreements) of Nortel Networks to provide its core GPRS network across the
UK, Isle of Man, Ireland, Germany and The Netherlands.
Nortel Networks has also recently announced: an estimated US$150 million
CDMA2000 award with Pelephone in Israel; an estimated US$250 million UMTS
agreement with Telefonica for Germany and Spain, and an estimated US$500
million award from Cingular Wireless for GSM and GPRS equipment in the
United States.
Dutchtone is expanding its network and implementing Orange quality
standards, which it expects to enable the best end-user quality experiences
in Holland.
"Our aim is to provide the best performing network in The Netherlands, which
is why we are substantially investing in adding radio sites, upgrading
existing radio sites, and adding new solutions that offer the best results,"
said David Holiday, chief executive officer, Dutchtone. "With Nortel
Networks equipment, we can ensure our customers have the highest standard of
network quality."
Dutchtone is also preparing to address anticipated demand for commercial
GPRS services. GPRS is designed to provide 'always on' service, enabling
sessionless data transactions between devices and Internet servers.
Dutchtone plans to launch GPRS in the near future.
"We have proven that our GSM and GPRS solutions provide a reliable platform
to speed delivery of new services, and we're pleased Dutchtone is extending
our already close relationship," said Pascal Debon, president, Wireless
Networks, Nortel Networks. "We share the same commitment to network quality,
and we are focused on continually improving the end-user experience."
Nortel Networks GPRS access solution provides faster downloads and shorter
hold time, freeing network resources to provide faster overall response
times for an enhanced end-user experience. It is also designed to enable
high-value applications like real-time prepaid billing, virtual private
networking, roaming, firewalls and other security features.
Dutchtone, employing 1,500 people, operates a DCS 1800 network for mobile
communications. Dutchtone is a preferred supplier to the Dutch government.
In July 2000, the company obtained a UMTS licence. Dutchtone N.V. is a 100
per cent subsidiary of Orange SA. Dutchtone invests substantially to further
improve network quality and customer service quality in order to complete
its alignment with Orange standards prior to the introduction of the Orange
brand in The Netherlands. Orange is currently active in 20 countries and
aims to have a presence in markets covering 1.5 billion people by 2005. By
the end of 2001, Orange had more than 39 million customers worldwide.
Nortel Networks is an industry leader and innovator focused on transforming
how the world communicates and exchanges information. The company is
supplying its service provider and enterprise customers with communications
technology and infrastructure to enable value-added IP data, voice and
multimedia services spanning Metro and Enterprise Networks, Wireless
Networks and Optical Long Haul Networks. As a global company, Nortel
Networks does business in more than 150 countries. More information about
Nortel Networks can be found on the Web at www.nortelnetworks.com.
Certain information included in this press release is forward-looking and is
subject to important risks and uncertainties. The results or events
predicted in these statements may differ materially from actual results or
events. Factors which could cause results or events to differ from current
expectations include, among other things: the severity and duration of the
industry adjustment; the sufficiency of our restructuring activities,
including the potential for higher actual costs to be incurred in connection
with restructuring actions compared to the estimated costs of such actions;
fluctuations in operating results and general industry, economic and market
conditions and growth rates; the ability to recruit and retain qualified
employees; fluctuations in cash flow, the level of outstanding debt and debt
ratings; the ability to make acquisitions and/or integrate the operations
and technologies of acquired businesses in an effective manner; the impact
of rapid technological and market change; the impact of price and product
competition; international growth and global economic conditions,
particularly in emerging markets and including interest rate and currency
exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of rationalization in the
telecommunications industry; the dependence on new product development; the
uncertainties of the Internet; the impact of the credit risks of our
customers and the impact of increased provision of customer financing and
commitments; stock market volatility; the entrance into an increased number
of supply, turnkey, and outsourcing contracts which contain delivery,
installation, and performance provisions, which, if not met, could result in
the payment of substantial penalties or liquidated damages; the ability to
obtain timely, adequate and reasonably priced component parts from suppliers
and internal manufacturing capacity; the future success of our strategic
alliances; and the adverse resolution of litigation. For additional
information with respect to certain of these and other factors, see the
reports filed by Nortel Networks with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities
laws, Nortel Networks disclaims any intention or obligation to update or
revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
*Nortel Networks, the Nortel Networks logo and the Globemark are trademarks
of Nortel Networks.
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